Mallow Herbal Remedies
A poultice of mallow leaves is applied externally for boils, abscesses, and inflammation. As a decoction, it is taken for laryngitis, bladder infections, and respiratory ailments. The greens are excellent steamed or stir-fried (try them with sesame oil and garlic) as a green vegetable before they are in the fruiting stage. Traditionally a poultice of the fresh leaves was applied to bites and stings. Mallow has a taste of SWEET and a temperature of COOL.
Mallow Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Mallow Decoction | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
Mallow Reference Information
| Latin Name | Malva sylvestris, M. parviflora; M. spp. |
| Other Names | Common mallow |
| Part Used | Herb |
| Herb Forms | Bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Respiratory system, Urinary system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A wild plant with stalked kidney-shaped, scalloped leaves in the Mallow family with prominent veins underneath and small pink and white flowers. |
Supporting Research
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.